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Positron emission tomography (PET) enhances oncology by providing quantitative tumor measurements. This review details methods, challenges, and advancements in PET tumor quantification for improved accuracy and clinical application.

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  • Oncology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Positron emission tomography (PET) is crucial in clinical oncology for tumor detection, staging, and therapy response assessment.
  • Quantitative measurements, particularly standardized uptake values (SUVs), are increasingly used, often replacing qualitative interpretation.
  • Accurate quantification is vital for effective cancer management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status of tumor quantification methods in clinical oncology.
  • To identify factors limiting accuracy and reproducibility in PET tumor measurements.
  • To discuss recent advancements and future needs in PET quantification.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current PET tumor quantification techniques and their clinical applications.
  • Analysis of factors affecting accuracy, including SUV analysis and image noise.
  • Summary of advancements in PET instrumentation and image reconstruction.

Main Results:

  • Standardized uptake values (SUVs) are widely used but face challenges in accuracy and reproducibility.
  • Efforts are underway to improve tumor uptake measurements, assess metabolic tumor burden, and account for image noise.
  • Recent developments in PET hardware and software aim to enhance quantification.

Conclusions:

  • PET tumor quantification is essential but requires addressing limitations in accuracy and reproducibility.
  • Further development is needed in practical, fully quantitative, and pharmacokinetic PET measurements.
  • Continued innovation in PET technology and analysis will improve cancer care.